Start to break bad habits now!
Humans are animals of habits. Good and bad habits are part of the human nature. We learn them as we grow and mature throughout the years. Parenting takes an important role in how our children will develop those habits. We are their role models for the good and the bad. As we grow older those bad habits are part of our personality, however it is never too late to begin to break the bad cycle and start a good one. Let me talk today about one that affects your health in so many ways: eating with your eyes instead of eating with your stomach. I am talking about the bad habit of serving huge...
Read MoreBody awareness and preventing aches and pains
I explained not so long ago about the importance of body awareness and preventing unnecessary aches and pains by simply paying attention on how you use your body. Sitting is one position that we really need to be aware of , because we do almost everything sitting down. I explained my rule of the three 90’s. Meaning that as you sit on a chair your elbows, hips and knees should be at 90 degrees. It is like a natural ergonomic way to watch your posture as you sit and do your tasks. If you keep these joints at this particular angle, you could prevent aches and pains associated with the...
Read MoreValentine’s day
Valentine’s day has a double meaning for me. It represents love, empathy, support, giving, friendship, caring, solidarity and of course that magic chemistry between two people. On the other hand is my beloved’s son birthday. Love in any of its forms is what moves the world. I love what I do everyday. I feel privileged in being able to help people to achieve their fitness goals. I love when my clients give me their feedbacks on how well they feel and look. I love volunteering at the cancer support center because I can deliver hope and wellbeing in each and everyone that attends my...
Read MoreAlarming news on sodas
I was reading today about the latest news on the possible and still unclear risks that soda, specially diet soda can trigger among people who drink it every day. I have avoided the temptation of drinking soda; my family has also learned to fight the bad habit of drinking it, instead we all drink water or natural juices. Try to read and understand all the ingredients written on the labels and you will soon realize that is not worth your health and wellbeing to drink something that you can’t even pronounce!
Read MoreThe stretch of the week
After watching television for almost the whole Sunday, and enjoying the Super Bowl, I had my hamstrings and my lower back extremely tight. I heard so many people complaining about being stiff from sitting all day long and from getting stressed out as they watched this exciting football game between these two amazing teams. Here, I am giving you a simple but effective stretch for your hamstrings and lower back. Get rid of those aches and pains just by stretching the right way! Position : sitting on the floor. 1- Sit with your legs straight and together, feet flexed ( toes pointing up ) and...
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